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ASB celebrated International Women’s Day by putting up posters around school encouraging people to learn more about influential women and handing out pins with feminist logos.
The first National Women’s Day in the U.S. was celebrated Feb. 28, 1909. It became an international event when it was...

Only 56 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2016 election, according to Pew Research.
What happened to the other 44 percent? Where did they go?
While some may have missed the deadlines to vote and some may be battling voter suppression laws, others just simply don’t have the time. ...

In smoothies, tea, or juice.
On bread, salad, or fruits.
Or simply, by itself.
Honey has long since been an ingredient integrated into our daily diets. Bottles and jars filled to the brim with the iconic gold substance are typical household items that grace the shelves and pantries of the Ame...

Day of Silence is an annual event during which high school students choose to not speak throughout the duration of the day in order to address the issue that queer teens are often silenced when it comes to their social concerns.
Carlmont and its students will take part in the event, just as they have in the...

Bring your e-waste so that it can be safely disposed of. Bring a 5-gallon bucket to take home free compost for gardens. Shred old documents and recycle to keep the environment clean and healthy.
On April 21, Belmont will be hosting its annual Earth Day Celebration from 9 am to 12 pm at Twin Pines Park. Attendance w...

Meme Day encouraged students to think outside the box and go out on a limb to create fun costumes to wear to school. There were so many options of memes for each person to choose from, so a lot of students ended up happy.
“We created Meme Day because it was requested by a lot of students,” sai...

For people who have lost friends or family to suicide, the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on Nov. 26 was a way to connect with others who understood what they were going through, as well as a way to heal from their loss.
According to the website for the American Foundation for Suicide Prev...

For the last football game, students show school spirit by taking part in Camo Day.
Throughout the week, camouflage shirts were on sale in the quad for all students to purchase for $10. Each shirt has a green camouflage print with "Scots" printed on the back.
On game days, students usually take...

Dozens of students milled around the Palo Alto High School Media Arts Center, excitedly waiting for the JEANC NorCal Media Day to commence.
The NorCal Media Day is an annual event run by JEANC where sessions throughout the day are led by teachers and students alike to help high schoolers improve t...

A book is usually disliked for one of two reasons: bad plot, or poor writing. Often, one may appreciate a book because while either the quality of language or plot may not be strong, the other compensates.
However, David Levithan's “Every Day” leaves no room for appreciation as its shallow plot was ...